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Government says Harvard researcher accused of smuggling frog embryos brought 'biological materials'

Attorneys argued over whether a Harvard University researcher accused of smuggling frog embryos brought “biological materials” into the U.S. Kseniia Petrova, a Russian-born scientist conducting cancer research for Harvard Medical School, appeared in Massachusetts federal court Wednesday for a probable cause hearing, where government and defense attorneys argued over whether…

The Independent UK

Rodney Scott confirmed as head of CBP by US Senate despite ‘cover-up’ claim

Senate backs Trump’s nominee to lead Customs and Border Protection despite accusation by former official

The Guardian - US

Be careful! Traveler nearly fined $800 for bringing common snack through customs

Be careful what you bring on a plane.

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US immigration agency flies drones capable of surveillance over LA protests

CBP claims in statement that they are ‘providing officer safety surveillance when requested by officers’

The Guardian - US

Major airlines may have been secretly selling your flight data to DHS, report claims

Customs and Border Protection requires information ‘to support federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to identify persons of interest,’ documents state

The Independent UK

Judge: Harvard researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos was unlawfully detained by ICE

A federal judge in Vermont has granted a Russian-born scientist and Harvard University researcher release from immigration custody as she deals with a criminal charge of smuggling frog embryos into the U.S. Colleagues and academics testified Wednesday on Kseniia Petrova’s behalf, saying she is doing valuable research in pursuing cures…

The Independent UK

Average waits for passport check can top 2 hours at New York JFK airport

Exclusive: Last week at least one arriving passenger waited well over three hours for Customs and Border Protection

The Independent UK

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Keep calm (but delete your nudes): the new rules for travelling to and from Trump’s America

Many people have decided a trip to the US isn’t worth the risk after recent border detentions. But if you are going, what do you need to know? Immigration lawyers explain it all

The Guardian - UK

Trump’s Nominee to Head Customs and Border Protection Could Be Implicated in Alleged Cover-Up

Rodney Scott led the U.S. Border Patrol sector in San Diego when officials killed immigrant Anastasio Hernández Rojas.

Capital & Main

Woman facing US deportation after wrong turn on drive to Costco

A woman from Guatemala says she and her two US-born children were held for nearly a week by customs agents

The Independent UK

Tijuana Shelter Director Has Simple Solution for Changing Border Policies: Adapt

Casa del Migrante has hosted migrants since 1987, but with the Trump administration slashing foreign aid, the shelter is navigating a new way forward.

Capital & Main

Meth in the Veggie Aisle: $9M Worth of Drugs Found Hidden in Squash Shipment at Texas Border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted more than 1,000 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of chayote squash

Latin Times

U.S. Authorities Find Millions Worth Of Meth Stuffed In Shipment of Peppers and Cucumbers

U.S. Customs and Border Protection found $14 million worth of meth hidden in a shipment that claimed to have peppers and cucumbers

Latin Times

Arizona Teenager Arrested After Being Caught Attempting to Smuggle Firearms, Ammunition into Mexico

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents arrested an Arizona teenager who was seen on surveillance cameras trying to slip guns and knives through the border wall.

Latin Times

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Al Jazeera

Trump’s 10 percent tariff takes effect, raising fears of global trade war

Initial ‘baseline’ tariff comes into effect at US seaports, airports and customs warehouses as stock markets plummet.

Euronews

Trump puts an end to tax exemption for low-value Chinese imports

Chinese online retailers such as Temu and Shein had been taking advantage of a little-known tax exemption, known as the de minimis provision, to sell their products at very low prices in the US.

Latin Times

Man Caught Trying To Smuggle Fentanyl Into The U.S. In His Rectum - And It's Not The First Time

Customs and Border Protection agents found a man trying to smuggle fentanyl into the U.S. inside his rectum

The Conversation

Trump’s trade war will hurt everyone – from Cambodian factories to US online shoppers

It had the hallmarks of a reality TV cliffhanger. Until recently, many people had never even heard of tariffs. Now, there’s been rolling live international coverage of so-called “Liberation Day”, as US President Donald Trump laid out tariffs to be imposed on countries around the world.

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The Times of India

Traveling outside the U.S.? Essential documents every U.S. visa holders must carry while traveling

Indian Green Card holders and visa applicants are facing increased scrutiny at U.S. ports of entry and consulates, leading to concerns about travel delays and potential risks of losing legal residency. Reports indicate that some Green Card holders are undergoing extended secondary inspections by Customs and Border Protection (CBP), lasting…

The Guardian - US

‘Eggflation’ sending US shoppers to Mexico – where $300 fines await

‘Egg interceptions’ are up more than 150% at some ports of entry as a US avian flu outbreak fuels shortages

The Independent UK

A family tried to rush their U.S. born 10-year-old to the hospital. They landed on a deportation bus to Mexico instead

EXCLUSIVE DETAILS: A 10-year-old living in Texas was rushed to the hospital after brain surgery. Instead of receiving care, her parents ended up in the deportation system and now the family is living back in Mexico, Rhian Lubin reports

Latin Times

There Were Less Than 8,500 Border Crossings In February ; It's The Lowest In Recorded History

U.S. Customs and Border Protection recorded the fewer amount of border crossings in recorded history

Latin Times

Trump Admin Struggling To Import Eggs As It Seeks To Bring Their Price Down

The Trump administration is struggling to carry out a plan to lower the price of eggs: importing massive amounts of them

The Independent UK

US surveillance balloon breaks free near Texas border and travels to Dallas area before crashing

A large balloon used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection for surveillance along the Texas border broke free and traveled about 600 miles (966 kilometers) to the north before crashing as high winds swept through the state

Latin Times

Illegal Egg Smugglers Caught at the Mexican Border as Prices Continue to Rise

US Customs and Border Protection agents in Texas have prevented 90 people from smuggling eggs into the country from Mexico.

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